J. William Whedbee

J. William Whedbee (September 24, 1938 – January 22, 2004) was an American Biblical historian.[1] He was the Nancy J. Lyon Professor of Biblical History and Literature at Pomona College in Claremont, California, where he taught for 37 years.[2] He was succeeded by Erin M. Runions.[3]

Early life and education

Whedbee was born on September 24, 1938. He attended Westmont College, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Yale University.[1]

Works

  • Isaiah & wisdom. Nashville: Abingdon Press. 1971. ISBN 0-687-19706-6. OCLC 127828.
  • The Bible and the comic vision (1st ed.). Minneapolis: Fortress Press. 2002. ISBN 0-8006-3486-1. OCLC 50420637.

Recognition

Whedbee won Pomona's Wig Award, the college's highest honor for teaching, five times.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Whedbee, J. William 1938-2004". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Pelzer, Joshua (January 30, 2004). "Pomona College professor dies". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Nine Faculty Members appointed to endowed professorships". Retrieved July 9, 2024.


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